Dragon Music Tales

You Just Can't Win

Summary: During the battle with the Outcasts, Ragnar and Alvin are fighting, though the Iverson boy is no longer set on getting revenge. He only wishes that the others would pick up the pace.

Post-RoB.

Ragnar kept on deflecting Alvin's sword blows with his own blade, sweat beginning to drip down his brow. He was fighting against an expert swordsman; of course he would be feeling a little worn out by now.

He quickly shook those thoughts away. He can't slip up now. His friends are fighting from above, and he knew that Fossil would not show up unless he gave him the signal. And he won't give it yet. Not until he knew that he had the upper hand.

"Ye are good with a blade, lad." Alvin said. "But you're not strong enough."

"I'm stronger than you think." Ragnar retorted back.

The Chief of the Outcasts only smirked at the teenage boy's claim before starting to sing.

Alvin: You're way out of your league.
You've more than met your match.

The Iverson boy just swiped at Alvin's leg, making him dodge it, but lose his footing. Ragnar took that opportunity to knock him down with a kick.

Ragnar: Guess you're slowing down, old man.
Can't hit what you can't catch.

The older man growled when he saw the younger boy smile cockily at him, twirling his sword around until he placed it over his shoulder. He got back on his feet and held out his sword.

Alvin: Soon, the whole world will know
The genius of my plan.

The Iverson boy, the son of his hated enemy, held out his own sword, the blade pointed at the bigger man's stomach.

Ragnar: My friends and I will stop you,
Any way we can.

The two then began to fight again, their blades meeting each other each time.

Alvin: You're such a goody two-shoes.
It's more for being bad.

Ragnar: No one's gonna side with you.
You're stark-raving mad!

Alvin: Oh, yeah? Look at your ma and pop.

Ragnar felt rage bubbling in his chest at the Outcast Chief mentioning his deceased parents, but this time, he didn't let his anger blind him. This time, he used it as fuel to keep on fighting.

Ragnar: That's all in the past!

Alvin however, passed off the teenager's aggression and just kept on deflecting his swings. Soon, he had him held back at sword point. From close up, he could see that he had inherited his mother's blue eyes that would be either as cold as ice or as bright as the sky. Now, they were like blue glowing balls of fire, fueled by determination. Just like when he would spar against Thora, or even his father, Sigfried.

Alvin: Listen to me, little boy.
Nice guys finish last!

He managed to push Ragnar away with his sword, but the teenage boy managed to twirl around on his feet to keep himself balanced. The teen boy gripped his sword tighter as they both glared at each other.

Both: Oh, no.

Ragnar: You just can't win.

Alvin: You're not that strong.

Ragnar: Time to pay for your sin.

He then tried attacking him again, and both of them were neck and neck for about the third time.

Alvin: You got it all wrong.
You just can't win.

Ragnar: I'm gonna shut you down.

Alvin: Your chances are slim.

Ragnar: No more fooling around!

Both: Let the battle begin!
You just can't win!

Finally, Alvin had tossed Ragnar's sword away from his grip, leaving him defenseless. Then he quickly grabbed his arms and pulled them behind his back, holding him tight and with his own sword near his neck. Ragnar began struggling to break free.

"You struggle, and you join your parents in Valhalla." Alvin threatened, slightly pressing the sword blade to his neck. Ragnar stopped squirming, and stood still in Alvin's grip, knowing that his life was on the line.

Alvin then forcefully guided him onto the Outcast ship. "Welcome aboard, Ragnar." He sneered, keeping his sword near the teen's neck.

A/N: Happy New Year, everyone! I just thought I could upload this little musical one-shot before 2019 starts. This was like a little extra scene for the "Alvin and the Outcasts" chapter in my version of "Riders of Berk." If you haven't read it yet, I would recommend that you do so that you understand this better.

The song I used is called "You Just Can't Win" from the "Pokémon: Live!" stage show they had a long time ago. I liked the song when I first heard it, and I thought this could work with Ragnar and Alvin. There's a YouTube video with the song, but with Hiccup and Alvin by NightFuryLover31. Go check it out when you can. As usual, I don't own it in any way.

Until then, I'll see y'all! Please leave a review about what you think. They are highly appreciated. If you wish to send a request, please leave it in the reviews or PM me.

Happy New Year again to all! Got to fly! ;)